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Docket No. 15-809
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Ema Haq, Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission, regarding a $800 late fee assessed for filing his 2013 Tier 2.1 Annual PFD 16 days late.
Facts:
On July 2, 2015, Sandra Cherry-Davis (on behalf of Mr. Haq) timely requested a waiver of late fees associated with the above referenced disclosure statement. Ms. Davis states that she believes the disclosure statement was filed timely. She is currently looking for documentation to show timelines.
Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2013 Tier 2.1 Annual PFD Report
DATE NOD RECEIVED: February 12, 2015 [unknown person signed green card]
DATE REPORT FILED: March 12, 2015
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 16 days
DAYS LATE FROM INITIAL DUE DATE: 301 days


ASSESSED LATE FEE: $800

OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR LATE FEES SUSPENDED/WAIVED: None

Been filing since his 2011 Tier 2.1 pfd.

Law:
La. R.S. 42:1124.2.1 requires financial disclosure for each member and designee of a board or commission which has the authority to expend, disburse or invest $10,000 or more of funds in a fiscal year on or before May 15th of each year during which the person holds office and the year following termination of the holding of such office.
La. R.S. 42:1124.4 of the Code provides that upon discovery of the failure to file, failure to timely file, omission of information or inaccurate information, the Board shall notify the filer by sending him a notice of delinquency by certified mail. The notice of delinquency shall inform the person that the financial statement must be filed, or that the information must be disclosed or accurately disclosed, or that a written answer contesting the allegation of such failure, omission, or inaccuracy must be filed no later than seven (7) business days after receipt of the notice of delinquency.
Recommendations:
Decline to waive.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2015-809- Modified Memo (waiver request)